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Chief Joseph Foundation Connecting youth with Nez Perce culture and history through the Appaloosa horse

The Foundation aims to promote and perpetuate Nez Perce culture, community pride, and community healing through activities incorporating the Appaloosa horse. Nez Perce people have a strong and cultural bond with the appaloosa horse that encompasses historical significance and prominence to Nez Perce way of life. Scope of services: riding lessons, horse care, tack care, relationship building, emotional and spiritual healing, community service, self-development, and tribal-community-family-self pride

09/28/2026
09/03/2026

Sik’emneewit—The Way of the Horse

Sometimes preservation heroes do more than preserve an architectural gem they preserve an entire culture or tradition.

Before the great war against the Nez Percé brought them to their knees, they were a proud, traditional people living within the bounds of their homeland—the Canadian Rockies, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. Yet with all of this significant history, the “modern” Nimíipuu were losing touch with their young people and their past. This needed to change.

READ MORE: https://www.truewestmagazine.com/article/sikemneewit-the-way-of-the-horse/

08/13/2026

ATTENTION NEZ PERCE TRIBAL MEMBERS

🐎RIDERS WANTED – 92nd Annual Lewiston Roundup Rodeo! 🤠

Interested riders are invited to participate in the Grand Entry at this year’s 92nd Annual Lewiston Roundup Rodeo, happening September 10-12 2026! We are confirming which nights riders are needed. For more information, contact Shirley Allman.

📅 Ride one, two, or all three nights—whatever works for you!

Each participating rider will receive:
🎟️ A ticket to the rodeo
💵 Monetary compensation each night they ride
🐴 The opportunity to participate in the Grand Entry

Everyone is welcome to participate, and horse regalia is encouraged!

📞 Interested? Contact:
Shirley Allman
Lewiston Roundup Board of Directors
208-791-4684

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🐎

We had a great time at the Lewiston Independent School District 4th Grade Rendezvous today!
05/14/2026

We had a great time at the Lewiston Independent School District 4th Grade Rendezvous today!

Come join us on the 16th and help support local 4H. "Learn more about your horse and what you can do to help them."
05/09/2026

Come join us on the 16th and help support local 4H. "Learn more about your horse and what you can do to help them."

Address

24391 Grouse Road
Lapwai, ID
83540

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+12087435778

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